Sermons on Artificial People:

Presentation Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by my name will humble themsleves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways". There are wicked ways the church needs to turn from to experience revival.

PRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:21-26 INTRO: God will not bring revival to those who harbor sin in their lives. READ TEXT There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature which showed little George Washington standing with an axe in his hand and lying next to him ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:21-26, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Revitalized People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2004

Message 2 of 5 on the passion of God - people. Today we explore what Jesus is really all about – in his own words. This message came after the healing of the man paralyzed for 38 years and the boy who was healed from his illness at the exact hour that J

The Da Vinci Code A Historical Novel by Dan Brown I have made the decision to read this book because I am concerned about it’s message. My understanding is that according to the author, Jesus was a man and an opportunist. It asserts among other things that Jesus was an opportunistic man who was ...read more

Scripture: John 5:20-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satisfied People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 5, 2004

Message 4 of 5 on John 5 & 6. Let’s talk about Jesus today… Let’s see him today the way he described himself. Jesus said, “I am the bread that gives life.”

There is something about bread and its ability to satisfy you. It’s not just a full belly! It’s that sense of security and comfort that comes from the smell of warm bread and the fullness of the soul. There is something about a piece of warm bread that satisfies the heart of a person. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministering To People

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2004

Challenge to the church to be ready to minister to any and all who need.

DATE HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE? Luke 10:29-37 (Luke 10:29) "But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?" (Luke 10:30 KJV) "And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaimed People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 12, 2004

5th of 5 - Easter. Jesus lays claim to your life and someday he is coming again to redeem his claim.

Resurrection Sunday Reclaimed People A Study of John 5-6 Jesus was Passionate Seven Times Jesus said “I AM” John 6 contains the first of seven great I AM statements recorded by John, statements that are found nowhere else in the Gospels. God revealed Himself to Moses by the name I AM (Jehovah) ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Delusional People

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004

Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of America as the unchallenged super power, some dubious preconceived misconceptions have ascended also.

"For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness." 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 [NIV] Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Changed People

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 9, 2002

A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 A sermon about how many times should one forgive

17th Sunday Pentecost Proper 19 Matthew 18:21- 35 "Changed People??" 21* ¶ Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. 23* ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

People With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 20, 2004

"The second message in a series of messages from the sermon on the mount dealing with The Importance Of Our Attitudes."

Introduction: Last week we looked at The Beattitudes, and the effect that our attitudes today will have on the future events of our life. Today, we are going to look at the importance of "Our Attitude Toward Our Purpose." Everybody likes to have purpose. Even dogs like to feel like they have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

People Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 31, 2004

People who belong to God’s kingdom should live as such.

Matthew 5:1-2 People of the Kingdom Woodlawn Baptist Church February 1, 2004 Introduction “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth, and taught them…” I have thought long and hard this week for some fanciful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Peculiar People

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 1, 2004

There is a lot of belief in the world today that the church is impotent, cannot do anything worthwhile. Psalms 126:5-6 will give us, very succinctly, six characteristics of a focused individual ministry.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a Fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendships -------------------------- February 1, 2004 -------------------------- Amos was the prophet who preached against the “good ‘ol boy” religious system. I preached a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Healed People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2004

Message from John 5. The legend of the pool. The Legend of the pool was that an angel would come down and stir up the waters. First one in got healed!

People… God’s Passion The legend of the pool The Legend of the pool was that an angel would come down and stir up the waters. First one in got healed! Imagine the chaos and people diving into this pool when some waters from a spring below began bubbling up. Like a game of spoon, musical chairs, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People At The Cross Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003

There were all kinds of people at the Cross. What distinguished these groups of people? The condition of their souls, their spiritual heart attitudes. Around the Cross of Jesus, we can see people who demonstrated some contrasting heart conditions.

People At The Cross (Matt. 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43, John 19:25-27) 1. A father and daughter we walking through a spacious prairie. 2. In the distance, they could see fire all around them. They knew they could not escape it. 3. The father knew there was only one way to escape: set fire to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Compassion For The People

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 23, 2003

Review of last week 1. The Prophet Elijah is a type of Christ (for the O.T.) 2. The Lord gave to Elijah a great Passion for God 3. The Lord gave to Elijah authority for his calling 4. The Lord gave to Elijah rest by meeting his needs for food and wate

Review of last week 1. The Prophet Elijah is a type of Christ (for the O.T.) 2. The Lord gave to Elijah a great Passion for God 3. The Lord gave to Elijah authority for his calling 4. The Lord gave to Elijah rest by meeting his needs for food and water Text: I Kings 17: 8 through ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The People Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

God has chosen us so that we can become a distinctive people, helping others come to know His love for them.

If we stopped people on the street of Nashville and asked them what they think of when they hear the name “Nashville Christian Church” what would come to their mind? (Pause) Some might mention our parking lot, maybe others a pretty building in the middle of town. If we are a little more optimistic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Regular People

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 11, 2002

God came for EVERYONE!

Regular People Now the scripture I read this morning may have sounded just a little different, some of the words may not be words you’re used to hearing. This particular passage was read from the King James version instead of our usual NRSV. The KJV has very pretty language ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed